“It was a decision to work clean. I just prefer to work that way. I have no problem with comedians who don't work that way. There was a temptation in the early '70s to reconsider. I decided against it.” WayProblemDecisionComedyDecidedCleanTemptationComedianNo Problem Author:Bob Newhart
“The only thing I have never done is a Broadway play. I'm not sure I have the discipline necessary to do a Broadway play. I know it holds a fascination for certain actors.” KnowsDonePlayCertainActorsComedyDisciplineNot SureBroadwayFascination Author:Bob Newhart
“This stammer got me a home in Beverly Hills, and I'm not about to screw with it now.” HomeComedyHillsScrewsBeverly HillsStammering Author:Bob Newhart
“Don't be silly and don't waste your time.” WasteSillyDon't Waste Your TimeBeing Silly Author:Bob Newhart
“But I honestly don't read critics. My dad reads absolutely everything ever written about me. He calls me up to read ecstatic reviews, but I always insist that I can't hear them. If you give value to the good reviews, you have to give value to the criticism.” IfsGivingI CanValuesWrittenDadCriticismCriticsMy DadHonestlyCall MeReviewsEcstatic Author:Fiona Apple
“Well I was much too practical to presume to have a career in comedy.” WellsCareersComedyPracticals Author:Bob Newhart
“You do a clean show and it's over and the audience have enjoyed themselves and you've enjoyed yourself, and you haven't had to resort to shock.” ShowsAudienceHavensCleanEnjoyedShockResorts Author:Bob Newhart